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    This is simply a page that reveals the contents of my altar as they change through the seasons.

     
     
    My altar rests atop the upright piano in our dining area.  Immediately behind the piano is a single-width window facing east.  The room itself is one of the sunniest we have.  It includes a sliding glass door that leads out to the patio, a simple wooden, dining table that doubles as my work space for everything from charm making to sewing to rolling out cookie dough.  To the left of the piano is a small table with a glass aquarium for our snake.  To the right, our dog's kennel-bed fills the space.

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    As of January 12th, 1999 . . .
    As January swept into our house, I felt a strong urge to clean and reorganize.  This month brings from within a yearning for simplicity and an impatience with clutter.  I'm wishing for a cabinet (and the space needed for a cabinet) so that I might clear away even more items.

    My Consort has begun to make use of the altar ~ even restocking candles when necessary.  Though I am more than happy to share this space with the members of my family, he is currently contemplating creating an altar of his own.
    . . . my altar contains:

      • a small wooden pedestal, located in the center of the space.
      • A single white candle in a glass holder and
      • a delicate white Rosary rest atop the pedestal.
      • To the east stands a wooden candlestick with an opening large enough to hold a small, cone-incense burner, a cardinal feather is tied to the shaft.
      • To the west rests a small carafe of holy water.
      • To the south rests a collection of stones.-- One is the size of a racquetball and perfectly round. The others are polished agates with engraved words.
      • To the immediate south rests a small, cast iron cauldron--a gift from Wynn--and past that there is  a rectangular silver-toned tea candle holder with three spaces for candles.
      • At the left corner, in a tiny cupboard with two shelves, I've stored extra corks, a small box of assorted semi-precious stones, some jars of herbs, etc.
      • At the far right edge of the piano top, there is a crock full of taper candles in assorted colors
      The altar also displays:
      • a small jar of incense cones.
      • a cup made from a birdhouse gourd that I grew.
      • an interesting black, metal stand designed to hold glass vials with
      • four corked vials containing herbs that I grew ,
      • and one filled with kosher salt.
      • I've added several pretty little bottles and jars filled with purchased herbs and homemade oils.
      • At all times, somewhere on the surface, rests a lighter.
      • A glass, acorn-shaped, ornament from my sister,
      • a small prism given to me by a dear friend
      • and a lovely pewter ornament that depicts the manger scene all hang from the window frame.  I have recently restrung these ornaments with embroidery floss and appropriate beads.


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    As of December 20th, 1998 my altar contains:

  • a small wooden pedestal
  • A single white candle in a glass holder and
  • a delicate white Rosary rest atop the pedestal.
  • To the east stands a wooden candlestick with an opening large enough to hold a small, cone-incense burner, a cardinal feather is tied to the shaft.
  • To the west rests a small carafe of holy water.
  • To the south rests a collection of stones.-- One is the size of a racquetball and perfectly round. The others are polished agates with engraved words.
  • To the immediate south rests a small, cast iron cauldron--a gift from Wynn--and past that there is  a rectangular silver-toned tea candle holder with three spaces for candles.
  • perhaps the most surprising feature of this witch's altar is the sweet Nativity set that rests to the north of the pedestal.  This set has been displayed every Christmas since my daughter was born.  We (actually, she) carefully arrange everything.  The babe does not appear in the stable until Christmas eve, after midnight.  The wise men do not arrive until January 6th.  She likes to set them up at a distance and move them a little closer each day.
  • In a tiny cupboard with two shelves, I've stored extra corks, a small jar of assorted semi-precious stones, some jars of herbs, etc.
  • At the far right edge of the piano top, there is a crock full of taper candles in assorted colors

  • The altar also displays:
  • a small jar of incense cones,
  • a cup made from a birdhouse gourd that I grew,
  • a potpourri simmering thing,
  • an interesting black, metal stand designed to hold glass vials and,
  • four corked vials containing herbs that I grew ,
  • and one filled with kosher salt,
  • a lighter,
  • I have recently restrung a glass acorn ornament from my sister
  • and a small prism, given to me by a dear friend,  with embroidery floss and appropriate beads.

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    As of November 14th, 1998 my altar contains:

    • a small wooden pedestal flanked by
    • 2 glass candleholders with black candles.
    • A single white candle in a matching holder and
    • a delicate white Rosary rest atop the pedestal.
    • To the east rests a cardinal feather.
    • To the west rests a small carafe of holy water.
    • To the south rests a stone--the size of a racquetball and perfectly round.
    • To the south rests  a rectangular silver-toned tea candle holder with three spaces for candles.
    • Also atop the piano, arranged outside of this ring, are three sets of tarot cards in handmade velvet bags,
    • a small jar of assorted stones,
    • a crock full of taper candles in assorted colors,
    • a small jar of incense cones,
    • a brass incense burner,
    • a rectangular wooden box,
    • a cup made from a birdhouse gourd that I grew,
    • some stones my daughter found on the abandoned land my great-grandparents once owned,
    • a small collection of polished stones with words engraved on them (magic, imagine, strength, etc.),
    • a wooden bowl,
    • a potpourri simmering thing,
    • an interesting black, metal stand designed to hold glass vials and,
    • four corked vials containing herbs that I grew ,
    • and one filled with kosher salt,
    • a lighter,
    • A bunch of sage hangs in the window along with,
    • a glass acorn ornament from my sister and
    • a small prism given to me by a dear friend.
    • Oh, and the corner holds an old fashioned doughnut jar filled with dog treats.


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